| Description |
1 online resource (300 pages) : illustrations, maps |
| Series |
Ageing in a global context |
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Ageing in a global context.
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| Contents |
1. Introduction -- 2. The development of age-friendly cities and communities -- 3. Neighbourhood change, social inequalities and age-friendly communities -- 4. Addressing erasure, microfication and social change : age-friendly initiatives and environmental gerontology in the 21st century -- 5. Age and gentrification in Berlin : urban ageing policy and the experiences of disadvantaged older people -- 6. Towards an 'active caring community' in Brussels -- 7. Exploring the age-friendliness of Hong Kong : opportunities, initiatives and challenges in an ageing Asian city -- 8. Creating an age-friendly county in Ireland : stakeholders' perspectives on implementation -- 9. Implementing age-friendly cities in Australia -- 10. From representation to active ageing in a Manchester neighbourhood : designing the age-friendly city -- 11. Alternative age-friendly initiatives : redefining age-friendly design -- 12. Developing age-friendly policies for cities : strategies, challenges, and reflections -- 13. The age-friendly community : a test for inclusivity -- 14. Age-friendly cities and communities : a manifesto for change |
| Summary |
"As the drive towards creating age-friendly cities grows, this important book provides a comprehensive survey of theories and policies aimed at improving the quality of life of older people living in urban areas. In this book, part of the Ageing in a Global Context series, leading international researchers critically assess the problems and the potential of designing age-friendly environments. The book considers the different ways in which cities are responding to population ageing, the different strategies for developing age-friendly communities, and the extent to which older people themselves can be involved in the co-production of age-friendly policies and practices. The book includes a manifesto for the age-friendly movement, focused around tackling social inequality and promoting community empowerment."-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
In English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
City planning.
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Older people -- Social conditions.
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Older people -- Services for.
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City planning -- Social aspects
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City planning -- Citizen participation.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- City Planning & Urban Development.
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Older people -- Services for
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City planning -- Social aspects
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City planning
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City planning -- Citizen participation
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Older people -- Social conditions
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Buffel, Tine, editor.
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Handler, Sophie, editor.
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Phillipson, Chris, editor.
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| ISBN |
9781447331353 |
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1447331354 |
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9781447331322 |
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144733132X |
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9781447331360 |
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1447331362 |
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